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Climate Science Education: Empowering Teachers through
Adult-Learning Experiences
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A, Sheraton Grand Seattle
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In partnership with individual Educational Service
Districts, Washington Green Schools (WGS) is sparking climate science knowledge
and action in diverse schools across the state. |
Nayiri Haroutunian, Program Manager, Washington Green Schools
Becky Bronstein, Program Coordinator, Washington Green Schools
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Building Partnerships for Effective Science Education
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Forest School: An NGSS
Partnership
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A, Sheraton Grand Seattle
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Come learn about a partnership between the North
Cascades Institute, Western Washington University, and Bellingham Public Schools
to support students in learning about forest ecosystems. We’ll share lesson
plans and lessons learned! |
Deborah Hanuscin, Professor, Western Washington University
Paige McAtee, Western Washington University
Jordan Bivins, Western Washington University
Amy Schultz, Western Washington University
Katherine Kindlund, Western Washington University
Julia Jones, Student, Western Washington University
Megan Robinson, Western Washington University
Drew Schwarzer, Western Washington University
Mariah Fahrney, Western Washington University
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Building Partnerships for Effective Science Education
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SC-3: Building Bridges Between Biology and Health Through Type 2 Diabetes Education
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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Room: Capitol Hill, Sheraton Grand Seattle
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Ticket Price: $20 on-site
Add your tickets when you register online or via the Attendee Service Center if you’re already registered.
The phenomenon of type 2 diabetes anchors core ideas about homeostasis, nutrition, population traits, gene-environment interactions, cell signaling, and more. In this short course, participants will experience three-dimensional designed lessons and activities from our diabetes collection, created for introductory and advanced biology classes. Included are four activities: the use of a glucose homeostasis model board; a population trait inheritance simulation using beans, including a discussion of the role of race in health outcomes; our Yeast Feast lab in which yeast are used as a bioassay for glucose; and a cell signaling lab in which participants experience the “glucose blocker” Gymnema herbal tea. For more information, visit Genome Sciences Education Outreach. |
Joan Griswold, Science Education Specialist, University of Washington
Laurie Matthews, Science Teacher
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Short Course, Short Course
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Track:
Building Partnerships for Effective Science Education
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30+ Fantastic Physics Teaching Ideas Found on Social
Media!
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A, Sheraton Grand Seattle
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A thriving community of physics educators exists on
social media, sharing ideas and giving support. Come find out the great people
and ideas to follow! |
Speaker:
Joseph Muise, Teacher, St. Thomas More Collegiate
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Building Partnerships for Effective Science Education
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Partners in Science Program Sponsored by M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
***CANCELED***
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12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A, Sheraton Grand Seattle
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Partners in Science Program provides high school science teachers with scientific research experience, a stipend, and professional development for incorporating scientific research into their classrooms. |
Kimberly Newman, Program Director, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Angela Little, Science Teacher, Westside Christian High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Building Partnerships for Effective Science Education
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Featured Presentation: Inside—Outside: The Diverse World
of Learning
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Ballroom 6A, Washington State Convention Center
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Lifelong STEM learning is everywhere, but where and how
do our students access rich STEM experiences? How can a painting or an event in
history open the doors for students to think about STEM learning and career
pathways? What does rainfall in the Pacific Northwest mean for the rest of the
country? These different questions speak to STEM literacy, which is at the heart
of lifelong learning. STEM learning improves the social, environmental, and
economic conditions for our students’ future lives. How do we enhance,
strengthen, and create systems to robustly ensure that all our students can
participate? |
Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Marjorie Yergen, Science Educator & WSTA Region IV Representative, West Valley Junior High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Featured Speaker
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Track:
Building Partnerships for Effective Science Education
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Traveling Science Teacher: Opportunities Are at Your
Fingertips
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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A, Sheraton Grand Seattle
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Come learn about professional development opportunities
that will reinvigorate your teaching, allowing you to see science happening
around the world. |
Speaker:
Victoria Obenchain, MS Science Teacher and LS STEM/Science Specialist, Saklan Valley School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Building Partnerships for Effective Science Education
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NOAA in Your Backyard: Free Professional Development and
Local Educator Resources Are Closer Than You Think!
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 4C-4, Washington State Convention Center
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Get connected to guest speakers, field trips, citizen
science opportunities, and local and national professional development
opportunities from local NOAA offices and field stations. |
Bekkah Lampe, Education Outreach Specialist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Jeannine Montgomery, Education Coordinator, NOAA Office of Education
Barney Peterson, Teacher retired, James Monroe Elementary School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Building Partnerships for Effective Science Education
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Stormwater Stewards: Empowering Students within Their Watershed
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 4C-4, Washington State Convention Center
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Leveraging the local watershed and the experts who work within it, Stormwater Stewards provides students with hands-on, project-based learning around stormwater problems and solutions. |
Nayiri Haroutunian, Program Manager, Washington Green Schools
Becky Bronstein, Program Coordinator, Washington Green Schools
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Building Partnerships for Effective Science Education
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